Perjuring
/ˈpɜːrdʒərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. pres. part.) The act of knowingly making false statements under oath.
He was accused of perjuring himself during the trial.
Forms
- perjury
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Commentary
Perjuring is the present participle form of perjury and is used to describe the act of committing perjury, often highlighting the process rather than the completed act.
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